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1 – 10 of 159While tensions across the region have risen sharply, Gulf and Iranian officials have engaged in regular and high-level dialogue that has so far prevented a wider conflagration…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286252
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GULF STATES: Mediation role will grow in importance
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES286428
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Some observers have suggested that this is a sign of an IS-K resurgence. The ruling Taliban have tried hard since their takeover in 2021 to suppress the group, a long-standing…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284996
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The Taliban were invited but refused to attend. There was no decision on appointing a UN special envoy for Afghanistan as mandated recently, although UN Secretary-General Antonio…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285495
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MIDDLE EAST: Washington will push for peace exchange
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES284976
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Previous US-led strikes had failed to disrupt the Huthis’ ability to strike targets in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. There are now indications that the administration is being…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284752
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IRAQ: Kurdistan’s external vulnerability will increase
Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi spoke with his Iranian counterpart, Ebrahim Raisi, on December 23, the first phone call between the two leaders. Egypt’s contacts with Iran…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284435
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SAUDI ARABIA/IRAN: Intent is still to improve ties
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES282621
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IRAN/SAUDI ARABIA: Divisive issues will threaten ties